Operations & Technology
SoNo Sale in Chicago Closes
SoNo East, a new 22-story apartment tower with ground-floor retail at 840 West Blackhawk St. in Chicago, has traded hands. In 2011, Prudential Real Estate Investors agreed to purchase the property upon completion from Smithfield Properties, and now the deal has been done for an unspecified price.
Yo, YotaPhone
The ‘YotaPhone,’ a two-sided smartphone out of Russia, has been a topic of much tech chatter for the past few days.
Shipping Container Construction: A New Take on Modularity
Three Squared and other developers are using containers, which are built of steel and wood, as the primary framing material for new construction. They are stackable, durable, versatile, widely available and code-friendly.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Are These 5 Apartment Design Trends Wearing Out Their Welcome?
It seems like a lot of apartments have similar design elements. Are these elements here to stay, or are they wearing out their welcome?
Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s Senior Residence Fills Big Void in Short Order—100 Percent Occupied within Six Months
The Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s Larios Arms Senior Residence in Winnemucca, Nev., is 100 percent occupied within six months of opening
The Park at Fox Trails, Plano, Texas
The Park at Fox Trails—a 286-unit apartment community in Plano, Texas—is located on the Blue Bonnet Trail. But the most impressive on-site amenity, according to Property Manager Pam Humphries, is her team.
Carmel Partners and KTGY Group Begin Construction on Sustainable Community
Carmel Partners of San Francisco has announced that it has started construction on Carmel Loft House, a mixed-use development in Sunnyvale, Calif. The community will be a sustainable, urban infill development.
